More tank & tank stand questions... - Aquarium Advice

Sara · 12-20-2004, 11:39 AM

To make a long story short, the tank that I want is a full inch in length longer than the tank stand that it's meant to go on. This, to put it mildly, sucks.

tank stand dimensions: 30.5" x 14"
tank: 31.5" x 13.78"

My question is...is there any way that this tank can go on this stand? As it is right now, there would be a half inch overhang for the tank on either side. I assume that this is a bad thing, unless I hear otherwise.

Suggestions? Comments? [acronym:895306b735="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:895306b735]!

jhd · 12-20-2004, 12:24 PM

3/4 play wood overlapping tank by 1/2 inch each side between tank stand and the tank.
Unfortunately all of the load is distributed around the frame, so it is not a good idea to have it overhanging.
plywood must be waterproofed, so that it does not swell over time.

TankGirl · 12-20-2004, 12:29 PM

The way these water boxes are strongest is if there is support going from the outermost edges straight to the floor. If there is overhang, even beefed up with plywood, the weight of the water will be transferred to whereever the support is, and in this case 1/2 inch inside. [acronym:6644336294="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:6644336294] this will cause stress on the glass and eventually cause the tank to break, but I am the nervous nellie type!

Jchillin · 12-20-2004, 12:32 PM

Can you return either the stand or the tank for the correct ones? Plywood is not such a good thing as it is made to be plyable...once it gets wet it will warp and...well, you know. If you're stuck with these components, you may want to post this question in the "General Hardware" forum.

Clown Monarch · 12-20-2004, 12:59 PM

That's not that big a tank - I'd do it and sleep easily at night.

31 x 14, you're probably talking about what, 30 gallons or so? That's about 250 lbs. total. That's nothing.

amosf · 12-20-2004, 01:31 PM

Personally I wouldn't worry about the overhang. Been through this discussion on other forums and you will get a mixed responce. My 16g has about an inch overhang each end and has been like that for 20 years off and on. You are not really talking about much overhang here anyway...

bound_for_obx · 12-20-2004, 02:01 PM

Like jhd said get a sheet of 3/4" plywood and cut it a little bit longer that the tank's length. If you are overhanging the stand by only 1/2 inch on either end the plywood is not going to deflect enough to cause any concern. If you do not have the tools to cut the plywood yourself, your local Home Depot, Lowes or Lumber Yard can cut it for you. Use the plywood and I am sure that you will have nothing to worry about.

12-20-2004, 11:39 AM	#1
Sara Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 272 Images: 5	More tank & tank stand questions... To make a long story short, the tank that I want is a full inch in length longer than the tank stand that it's meant to go on. This, to put it mildly, sucks. tank stand dimensions: 30.5" x 14" tank: 31.5" x 13.78" My question is...is there any way that this tank can go on this stand? As it is right now, there would be a half inch overhang for the tank on either side. I assume that this is a bad thing, unless I hear otherwise. Suggestions? Comments? [acronym:895306b735="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:895306b735]!

12-20-2004, 12:24 PM	#2
jhd Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: GTA, Ontario Canada Posts: 55	3/4 play wood overlapping tank by 1/2 inch each side between tank stand and the tank. Unfortunately all of the load is distributed around the frame, so it is not a good idea to have it overhanging. plywood must be waterproofed, so that it does not swell over time. __________________ 55g planeted [acronym="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym] yeast ammonia 0 nitrite 0 natrate 5 pH 7.5 kH6 3 Emerald Catfish 12 busy Ottos, 7 Rainbows 3 Clown Loaches, 2 [acronym="Siamese Algae Eater"]SAE[/acronym] 2 upside down cats

12-20-2004, 12:29 PM	#3
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	The way these water boxes are strongest is if there is support going from the outermost edges straight to the floor. If there is overhang, even beefed up with plywood, the weight of the water will be transferred to whereever the support is, and in this case 1/2 inch inside. [acronym:6644336294="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:6644336294] this will cause stress on the glass and eventually cause the tank to break, but I am the nervous nellie type! __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

12-20-2004, 12:32 PM	#4
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	Can you return either the stand or the tank for the correct ones? Plywood is not such a good thing as it is made to be plyable...once it gets wet it will warp and...well, you know. If you're stuck with these components, you may want to post this question in the "General Hardware" forum. __________________ _________________________________

12-20-2004, 12:59 PM	#5
Clown Monarch Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 636 Images: 2	That's not that big a tank - I'd do it and sleep easily at night. 31 x 14, you're probably talking about what, 30 gallons or so? That's about 250 lbs. total. That's nothing. __________________ We'll be fighting in the streets with our children at our feet, and the morals that they worshipped will be gone. And the men who spurred us on sit in judgment of all wrong, they decide and the shotgun sings the song. 125 [acronym="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym] 80 lb [acronym="Live rock"]LR[/acronym] 330w [acronym="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym] Euphyllia, Alveopora, Pachyclauvularia (Metallic Green and Daisy), Frogspawn, Torch, Gold Nepthea, Kenya Tree, Galaxea, Pulsing Xenia, various leather (umbrella, toadstool, fingers, devil fingers, lettuce) Maroon Clown/White tip LT anemone, Powder Blue Tang, Female Swallow Angel, SixLine Wrasse, Solar Fairy Wrasse, Firefish, Fathead Anthias, Blue Mandarin, 3 Chromis, 3 Green Gobies

12-20-2004, 01:31 PM	#6
amosf Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Mate! Posts: 80	Personally I wouldn't worry about the overhang. Been through this discussion on other forums and you will get a mixed responce. My 16g has about an inch overhang each end and has been like that for 20 years off and on. You are not really talking about much overhang here anyway...

12-20-2004, 02:01 PM	#7
bound_for_obx Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 773	Like jhd said get a sheet of 3/4" plywood and cut it a little bit longer that the tank's length. If you are overhanging the stand by only 1/2 inch on either end the plywood is not going to deflect enough to cause any concern. If you do not have the tools to cut the plywood yourself, your local Home Depot, Lowes or Lumber Yard can cut it for you. Use the plywood and I am sure that you will have nothing to worry about. __________________ 75 gal 4x65w PC AquaC Remora Pro 140#s Live Rock from LiveRocks.com Frogspawn, Hammer, Zoos, Leather Frag, and Xenia and Green Star Polyp frags from fishfreek and Alarmguy66, Thanks! Member of the Unofficial A-Team

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